What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Until 22 Feb

Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s

A rare collection of vintage images depicting male couples between the 1850s and 1950s.

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Until 5 Apr

Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Until 11 Apr

Racquet Club

A high-energy fusion of world-class padel, waterfront atmosphere and unmistakable Crown polish.

Until 2 Aug

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

The classic fairytale is reimagined with glow-in-the-dark costumes and luminous staging.

Until 28 Mar

Travel Sketching with Watercolour Pencil

Talk a walk around East Melbourne, sketching and learning tips and techniques along the way.

Until 26 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Until 28 Mar

Piper's Playhouse

Step inside Piper's Playhouse, Melbourne’s most immersive cabaret.

Until 1 Apr

MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi

Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.

Until 28 Mar

Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform four days a week during the holidays.

Until 21 Jul

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until 31 Dec

Swinging 60s

Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.

Until 5 Apr

Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures

Experience the soul of Melbourne’s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.

Until 21 Mar

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Until 28 Feb

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

Until 21 Jul

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Until 30 Jun

The Explorer Bus Melbourne

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Until 25 Jul

Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.

Until 22 Mar

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of Melbourne's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

Until 17 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 11 Jul

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

Until 30 Apr

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 21 Jul

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

Until 30 Apr

Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners

Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.

Until 31 Mar

Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 25 Apr

Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

Until 1 Nov

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 30 Jun

Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Until 24 Apr

7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

Until 31 Aug

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Until 28 Feb

The Magic Table

Experience an immersive 3D dinner show, perfect for curious minds of all ages.

18 Feb – 2 May

Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

Until 30 Apr

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 30 Apr

The Lost Impressionist Art Tours

Discover Melbourne's artistic story and its connection to Monet with this unique group walking tour.

Until 30 Apr

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Until 21 Jun

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

21 Feb – 9 May

Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.

Until 30 Apr

Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.

Until 7 Mar

Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.

22 Feb

Lunar New Year at NGV

Celebrate Lunar New Year at NGV with a whole day of festivities, food and fun.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Until 22 Feb

Abe Dunovits: Happy Medium

New paintings, sculpture and curios by Argentinian Australian artist and musician, Abe Dunovits.

Until 5 Dec

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Until 22 Feb

Sunday Laughternoons

End your weekend on a high note with a secret lineup of very good comedians.

Until 26 Dec

Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.